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Nich·​o·​las ˈni-k(ə-)ləs How to pronounce Nicholas (audio)
Saint 4th century Christian prelate

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name of 2 emperors of Russia: I 1796–1855 (reigned 1825–55); II 1868–1918 (reigned 1894–1917)

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variants Russian Nikolay Nikolayevich
1856–1929 Russian grand duke and army officer

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“Nicholas.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Nicholas. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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